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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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